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How do I create a Cents Per Kilometer Rule?

Author Samantha Haigh@Microkeeper
Category Payroll
Last Modified 16/06/2026

How do I set up a per-kilometer rule?

Navigate to Settings > Payroll Rules > Extra Rules and configure a new rule with these settings:

  • Rule Name (Code): Enter a name ending with @ and no spaces (e.g., Drive@). This acts as the trigger code.

  • Group: Select the employee group this rule applies to.

  • Rate: Enter the dollar amount paid per kilometer (e.g., 0.85 for 85c/km).

  • Apply after: 0

  • Timesheet shift exist: NA

  • Multiplier: 0

  • Classification: Allowance

How do employees log their kilometers?

Add the code and the number of kilometers directly into the timesheet notes for that shift using the format Code@KM.

Example: To pay an employee for 50 kilometers, type Drive@50 into their shift notes. Microkeeper will automatically multiply 50 by your preset rate and add the total to their payslip.